Photo by Carol Harris

About the Artist

Kristina began her drawing career as a book illustrator and graphic artist in the 1980s, and illustrated seven books.  She studied Fine Art at the University of Waterloo 1986-87; obtained her junior intermediate art teaching qualifications from University of Western Ontario and worked as the art teacher for twenty-four years.  Now retired from that job, she is devoting her time to drawing and painting.  Kristina is presently a member of Studio XX in Chatsworth and a Gallery Artist at the Southampton Arts Centre in Southampton, Ontario.  She has had six solo shows, has participated in numerous Juried and Group shows, winning awards and recognition for her work. Her work has been frequently selected for the Bruce Trail Conservancy Calendar and the Art Map Landscape Calendar and she organizes Bruce Trail Hike and Draws.  For more information, please contact the artist using the form below. 

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Artist's Statement

Painting the landscape helps me connect with it.  As I explore details, immerse in big colours, puzzle out structures and atmosphere, with each observation I learn a little more about myself and my environment.  Watching the light bounce about out there, the images constantly changing, generates that “Wow” feeling. I’m seriously in awe of the world we're privileged to experience.